Articulate Storyline - Track storyline files on multiple websites without LMS - tracking

I want to track storyline files on multiple different websites. All of the storyline files are saved on one server. I want to track how many users click the files and the timestamps. These are the options I am thinking of:
1. Connect Google Analytics with Storyline: This is simple and easy. But I think it would be hard to manage tens of storyline files. And I don't need detailed tracking information. I just want to know how many people click the files.
2. Send data from storyline to MS Excel or Google Sheet: I have some basic knowledge of JavaScript. But I don't much about MS Excel and Google Sheet.
3. Monitor file activities on the server: Do you know how to file the activities on the server? Do I need specific skills or software?
4. Collect xAPI data without LMS:
Which one do you think is better? Please let me know if you have any other suggestions. Thank you!

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